The climate in Ponta Delgada during August can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in Ponta Delgada and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 17.5°C 63.5°F |
Average temperature | 21°C 69.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 41 mm 1.6 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 23.4°C 74.1°F |
Humidity | 79% |
Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ponta Delgada with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ponta Delgada in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | August | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
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Driest month: | July | 33mm 1.3ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 7.4hrs |
Coldest month: | February | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
Wettest month: | January | 135mm 5.3ins |